Hello, friends! Our book today is ABC, Rise Up and Be! by Annemarie Riley Guertin and Sandie Sonke, an inspirational alphabet book full of encouragement for little bookworms. Opening on a playground full of youngsters, the reader follows as the diverse cast of kids are encouraged - by the text and by illustrated versions of … Continue reading ABC, Rise Up and Be! (Annemarie Riley Guertin & Sandie Sonke)
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Step By Step (Alice B. McGinty)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Step By Step, written by Alice B. McGinty and illustrated by Diane Goode, a sweet lesson in patience and perseverance. Sometimes, the world can feel very overwhelming - there are so many things to do, so many people to see, and so much on your plate. But just like … Continue reading Step By Step (Alice B. McGinty)
Run Like A Girl: 50 Extraordinary and Inspiring Sportswomen (Danielle Brown)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Run Like A Girl: 50 Extraordinary and Inspiring Sportswomen by Danielle Brown, a collection of mini-biographies of incredible female athletes from around the world. “‘You run like a girl!’ - If you ever hear these words it’s time to smile and put on your game face,” begins the introduction … Continue reading Run Like A Girl: 50 Extraordinary and Inspiring Sportswomen (Danielle Brown)
Dragons Are the Worst! (Alex Willan)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Dragons Are the Worst! by Alex Willan, the hilarious follow-up to the author/illustrator’s previous tale, Unicorns Are the Worst! The diminutive goblin narrator from Unicorns is back, this time with a new complaint: dragons. Namely, that everyone thinks they are SO scary and intimidating! Sure, they are huge and … Continue reading Dragons Are the Worst! (Alex Willan)
Science School: 30 Awesome STEM Experiments to Try At Home (Laura Minter & Tia Williams)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Science School: 30 Awesome STEM Experiments to Try At Home by Laura Minter and Tia Williams, a collection of science-themed activities for kids to attempt with everyday objects. How do magnets work? Or a kaleidoscope? Why is the moon full sometimes, but only half-full on others? What makes an … Continue reading Science School: 30 Awesome STEM Experiments to Try At Home (Laura Minter & Tia Williams)
